Project Manager I at University of Mississippi in University, MS

Job description

The University of Mississippi — fondly referred to as Ole Miss — stands as a premier public research institution with a proud legacy of academic distinction. We are devoted to nurturing a vibrant, inclusive community where every member — student, faculty, and staff — can achieve their fullest potential. Join the Ole Miss Family — Build Your Legacy Here! Department: Public Health Job Summary: Supports the creation of project definitions, work breakdowns, rough order estimates, project plans, communication plans, and project schedules and specifications; serve as liaison to resolve problems and concerns. Job Description: Supports the creation of project definitions, work breakdowns, rough order estimates, project plans, communication plans, and project schedules and specifications; serve as liaison to resolve problems and concerns. Researches solutions to project management issues using the appropriate resources; lead short-term, tactical projects of various types. Helps to determine scope of work required for assigned projects. Contributes to team or project meetings to communicate project timelines, milestones, and updates. Assists in preparation of reports and program documentation. Follows the objectives, priorities, goals of projects through best practices and industry standard methodologies. Job Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities: Departmental Operations & Financial Administration Operational Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for daily departmental operations. Fiscal Oversight: Manage the departmental budget, procurement processes, and university purchasing card (P-Card). Responsibilities include executing authorized purchases, reconciling transactions, maintaining meticulous documentation, and ensuring strict compliance with university audit policies. Leadership Support: Provide high-level administrative support to the Department Chair, including managing faculty/staff search processes, coordinating committees, and handling departmental reporting and initiatives. Faculty & Staff Support: Assist faculty and staff with administrative needs, travel coordination, office contract management, and logistics for departmental events and initiatives. Accreditation, Data & Assessment CEPH Accreditation Support: Support Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) accreditation activities by managing data collection, tracking deadlines, and maintaining clear communication with stakeholders. Data Integrity: Establish and maintain accurate program and student records to support accreditation, institutional reporting, and continuous improvement frameworks. Information Management: Ensure that assessment information is effectively documented, analyzed, and communicated to meet the ongoing strategic needs of the department. Academic Program Support & Student Success Curriculum Management: Work with the Department Chair to administer the curriculum lifecycle (course scheduling and curriculum changes) via CourseLeaf. Student Resource: Serve as a knowledgeable resource and point of contact for all public health students. Graduate Program Collaboration: Work closely with the Program Coordinator to support the specific needs of graduate students. Recruitment & Outreach Community Engagement: Support both on- and off-campus recruitment events and actively contribute to public health community outreach initiatives. Other duties as assigned by the Department Chair. Substitution Statement: An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered for this role. Substitutions of the required experience or education will be assessed on a 1:1 substitution basis. Preferred Qualifications Public Health Expertise: Master of Public Health (MPH) degree or a strong professional understanding of public health principles. Higher Education Experience: Prior experience working within an academic department or higher education setting. Accreditation & Assessment: Proven experience managing data, reporting, and assessment